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Question 1

Primary Source

Answer 1

The original source of information or first-hand recording of an event, time. etc

Question 2

silk road

Answer 2

A series of trade routes connected Aisa and Europe. These stretched for thousands of miles and not only allowed goods to be traded but cultures and ideas such as Buddhism and Christianity to be spread

Question 3

Goods traded

Answer 3

The Mongols helped to protect the Silk Road and encourage the movement of certain products and ideas. Silk, porcelain, gunpowder, and the compass were some of the products the Mongols used and brought to the west of Europe

Question 4

Export

Answer 4

The Mongols helped to strengthen trade by transporting certain goods OUT of their territory.

Question 5

import

Answer 5

certain good s along the silk road were in high demand and were brought IN o Mongol territory

Question 6

Marco Polo

Answer 6

Italian explorer who traveled the silk road to learning about different people and cultures. He interacted with the Mongols and shared many new ideas when he returned to Europe

Question 7

Caravan

Answer 7

Merchants traveled in large groups along the silk road. These groups traveled with hundreds of camels at a time and often had armed guards for protection

Question 8

Genghis Khan

Answer 8

Ruler and leader of the Mongols who started the empire and continued to conquer lands throughout his lifetime. He was known for his cruel and brutal acts, leaving the empire up to his sons (and grandson) to carry on.

Question 9

Nomadic

Answer 9

People who did not live in one spot. They lived in tents that could be picked up and moved easily. Oftentimes, Mongols followed their herds of animals.

Question 10

Yurts

Answer 10

The tent-like structures were used by the Mongols because they were portable, yet large enough to live in and be comfortable. This was a round structure, typically covered by felt or animal skins.

Question 11

Steppes

Answer 11

Rolling and grassy plains that the Mongols traveled across. Many of these can be found from the Black Sea through northern China.

Question 12

Dynasty

Answer 12

The unified regions were broke apart by the Mongols. China and Korea reverted back to this system later in time.

Question 13

Two major characteristics of the Mongols

Answer 13

1. The Mongols were most well known for their ability to wage war and conquer lands. They were constantly on the move and had excellent and accurate archery skills. 2. The Mongols were also known for their ability to ride on horseback. They started riding at a very young age and continued throughout their life.